It will be interesting to see if Portland trades LMA, who is reported to be very unhappy in Portland. Also, I wonder if the Celtics will go full rebuild mode this offseason and trade away KG, Pierce (or buy him out) and Rondo.

A person with knowledge of the situation confirmed that Boston is in deep discussions with the Brooklyn Nets about a deal that would send Celtics Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce to the Nets.
While the final pieces aren't completely known, Boston would likely take back Kris Humphries, Gerald Wallace, Tomike Shengelia and as many as three first-round picks. The proposed deal is being considered seriously by both sides, and has reached the ownership level for the Nets. The person spoke to USA TODAY Sports on the condition of anonymity because of the private nature of the talks.

Brooklyn has agreed to send three first-round picks (2014, '16 and '18) along with Kris Humphries' expiring contract, Gerald Wallace,Tornike Shengelia, Reggie Evans and a sign-and-traded Keith Bogans to the Celtics for Pierce, Garnett and Jason Terry. By agreeing to add Terry to the trade, sources said, Brooklyn alleviated some of Boston's concerns about absorbing the remaining three years and $30 million on Wallace's contract.

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So, Boston would have 2 first round picks next year (with their natural pick having a good chance of being a top 3 pick). The 2nd first round picks in 2016 and 2018 could actually be pretty good if the Nets are on the decline at that point. You'd think that the 2018 pick especially would be a great one.

So, Boston would have 2 first round picks next year (with their natural pick having a good chance of being a top 3 pick). The 2nd first round picks in 2016 and 2018 could actually be pretty good if the Nets are on the decline at that point. You'd think that the 2018 pick especially would be a great one.

I like that strategy a lot better than the retool.

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Humphries and Wallace are not bad options. In fact KHump probably represents some of the best value you could possibly get for aging Garnett & Pierce. The picks are just the cherry.

Nets are not a contender because of a 36 yr old Pierce/Garnett and JeT. Except for maybe contending with the bank to withdraw enough money to pay the luxury tax on that poorly constructed roster.

To really tank it up next season, Boston needs to deal Rondo. I, for one, would happily accept him here.

So, Boston would have 2 first round picks next year (with their natural pick having a good chance of being a top 3 pick). The 2nd first round picks in 2016 and 2018 could actually be pretty good if the Nets are on the decline at that point. You'd think that the 2018 pick especially would be a great one.

I like that strategy a lot better than the retool.

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They got a first for Doc Rivers also.

You really think that's better then bad mouthing your guys so you can give the away for nothing and then signing Ben Gordon and Charlie the Garbage Time All-Star to replace them/headline the 3rd string?